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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Caldwell. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Idaho, in partnership with CBS2, FOX9 and News Talk KBOI, will host the Wishes in Flight telethon on Thursday to collect donations that include air miles needed for family travel and cash for non-travel wishes. Phone donations will be accepted from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.—each ticket requires between 60,000 and 70,000 miles while the campaign also seeks $20,000 for non-travel wishes. IdahoNews
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fish and Game has warned residents and visitors to secure trash, pet food, and other attractants as bears emerge from hibernation. The agency advises using bear-resistant containers and removing bird feeders—measures aimed at preventing bear conflicts in the community. IdahoNews
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about the state's record 2024 election, noting a turnout of 917,000 voters and the use of the SAVE database to verify voter eligibility—he also credited the Only Citizens Can Vote Act for ensuring that only American citizens were allowed to vote. IdahoNews
TRAVEL NEWS
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Breakfast & Ride to Owyhee Reservoir
9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Nathan's Greenleaf Café — Free — Enjoy breakfast followed by a scenic bike ride to Owyhee Reservoir.
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Idaho DU Super Bingo
4-9 p.m. — O'Connor Field House — Contact for entry fee — Enjoy an exciting night of Bingo in support of conservation efforts.
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Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
5-9 p.m. — Indian Creek Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Mexican culture with live music, dancing, and a taco truck taste-off.
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Recovery Girls Meeting
7-8 p.m. — Caldwell, ID — Free entry — Open speaker meeting for women focusing on recovery from alcohol addiction in a supportive environment.
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Tai Chi and Qigong
10-11 a.m. — Caldwell Public Library — Free entry — Engage in mindful and holistic exercises for overall health and well-being.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The smaller the change, the easier it is to stick to.
~ James Clear
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